Beloved actor Lance Reddick, known for his roles in The Wire, John Wick, and Horizon Zero Dawn, has passed away at 60. Representatives for Reddick shared the sad news with IGN, citing his sudden death due to natural causes.
Lance Reddick’s celebrated career included roles in “The Wire,” “Bosch,” Netflix’s “Resident Evil,” and the John Wick franchise. Survived by his wife Stephanie Reddick, and children Yvonne Nicole Reddick and Christopher Reddick, donations in his honor can be made to momcares.org, a charity based in his hometown of Baltimore.
His legacy as Cedric Daniels in The Wire and his recent portrayal as Charon in the John Wick series had firmly endeared him to audiences.
Reddick was actively involved in the promotion of John Wick: Chapter 4, reprising his role as the concierge of the Continental Hotel. Additionally, his performances in Amazon Prime’s Bosch, Lost, and Oz showcased his versatility as an actor.
Reddick’s impact extended to video games, where he portrayed characters like Sylens in Horizon Zero Dawn, Commander Zavala in Destiny, and Martin Hatch in Quantum Break. He also played Albert Wesker in the live-action Resident Evil series.
Despite his passing, Reddick had numerous projects in the pipeline, including a role as Zeus in Disney+’s Percy Jackson and the Olympians series and a part in Amazon Prime’s The Legend of Vox Machina.
Before his acting career, Reddick pursued his passion for music at the University of Rochester, eventually earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama in 1994.
His contributions to the entertainment industry and his unforgettable impact on audiences worldwide will be deeply cherished and remembered. The family has requested privacy during this difficult time as they mourn the loss of a remarkable talent.
SOURCE: ign.com
